Updated wide receiver depth chart prediction for Broncos

Updated wide receiver depth chart prediction for Broncos

The Denver Broncos are going to be starting a young, developing quarterback regardless of whether Trevor Siemian or Paxton Lynch wins the No. 1 job this year, so either man is going to need all the help he can get from the wide receiving corps.

The Broncos selected two new wide receivers in the NFL draft, muddying the waters in terms of where the receivers will rank on the depth chart and which ones will even be part of the team.

We’ll save the discussion of which players will be on the final roster for another day, but right now, let’s take a look at how the depth chart could look when the team opens training camp later this summer.

Starters: Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders

Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are the clear-cut starting wide receivers for the Broncos. That’s not likely to change, at least not this season.

Thomas has had at least 90 receptions in each season since 2012, a streak that few receivers in the league can say they’ve matched. However, at times, Sanders has looked like an even better player, particularly when the team really needs a play.

We’ll let you decide who the better receiver is, but what’s not much of a discussion is that these are the top two receivers on this team.

Second String: Carlos Henderson, Jordan Taylor

These would be the Nos. 3 and 4 wide receivers for the team and these two being here may surprise some of you.

Yes, I already consider third-round pick Carlos Henderson to be the third-best option on the team in the passing game. He’s quick, athletic and could end up being the best player on the team with the ball in his hands.

I believe Jordan “Sunshine” Taylor will be able to lean on his experience this season and become the player many have felt he could become. From being a favorite of Peyton Manning to playing in all 16 games last season.

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